Prospects of copper–bismuth chalcogenide absorbers for photovoltaics and photoelectrocatalysis
Daniely Reis Santos, Sudhanshu Shukla, Bart Vermang
Abstract
The distinct electronic structure of the Cu 3 BiS 3 compound (wittichenite) leads high optical absorption and suitable bandgap, making it promising for photovoltaics and photoelectrochemical applications.
Topics & Concepts
ChalcogenidePhotovoltaicsMaterials scienceBand gapOptoelectronicsCopperBismuthAbsorption (acoustics)NanotechnologyEngineering physicsPhotovoltaic systemMetallurgyElectrical engineeringComposite materialEngineeringChalcogenide Semiconductor Thin FilmsQuantum Dots Synthesis And PropertiesAdvanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices